Daily Devotional
Do you hate goodbyes?
December 26, 2018
BIBLE MEDITATION:
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
It’s the day after Christmas. The glow on the tree is just a little dimmer because the anticipation of the day is now past. Ever feel that way about your walk with the Lord? Well, let me give you some good news, my friend. The best is yet to be! Yes, that is right.
Christmas Day is past, but Resurrection Day is coming soon, and I don’t mean Easter. I mean the Second Coming of Our Lord. Jesus said it: “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
It’s imminently on the horizon. He is coming again. And that’s not just a nice thing to think about; that’s rock-ribbed truth! Jesus is coming again!
ACTION POINT:
If you’re saying goodbye to loved ones today or in the next few days, remember this word of encouragement. And if you see one of them who is discouraged, share this truth with them. For those in Christ, one day soon, we will never know separation again.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
